UNDP (The Justice System Programme), Consultant: Domestic Water Supply Installation Engineer, Deadline January 20, 2010.

United Nations Development Program

 

The Justice System Programme

“Strengthening the Justice System in Timor-Leste” (Project no. 00014955)

Brief Description

The “Strengthening the Justice System in Timor-Leste” Programme was launched in 2003. This project was revised and a new project document was signed in December 2005, focused on institutional capacity development of the justice sector, including the Courts, Prosecution Service, Public Defenders Office, and the Ministry of Justice. Overall project management responsibility was entrusted to a Council of Coordination, consisting of the President of the Superior Council of the Judiciary, Prosecutor-General and the Minister of Justice.  The crisis of April-May 2006 and its aftermath drastically altered the domestic environment, unduly burdening this project which, as the most comprehensive vehicle of support to the justice sector, was called upon to respond to emergency needs for crisis response and recovery. In July-August 2007, an independent, external evaluation of the project made recommendations for far-reaching changes in the structure, scope and size of the project.  In light of those recommendations, this project has been revised, with significant changes in scope, structure, and size, including a new focus on the ‘demand’ side of justice.  The revised project provides for a strengthened Chief Executive Office, which will focus on strategic policy, planning, M&E, and budget, with five revamped programme units: Capacity Development, Justice Decentralization, Prosecution, Corrections, and Access to Justice and Conflict Prevention.

Terms of Reference

Post title: Consultant: Domestic Water Supply Installation Engineer

Duty Station: Gleno Prison Ermera

Duration: 13 days – over one month period

Expected Start date: February 2010                        

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

Under the supervision of the Prison Security Specialist and in close consultation with the Director of the Timor-Leste Prison Service, the Water Engineer will supervise the Gleno Prison Water Installation Project on behalf of UNDP.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:          

The engineer is required to conduct the following:

·      Lead the contracting process: Tendering, Evaluation, Construction, Completion/Project Sign Off.

·      Review technical drawings.

·      Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and Scope of Works (SOW).

·      Oversee tendering processes.

·      Evaluate works bids/offers based on quality, cost and time, and provide a written report on recommendations.

·      Assess Contractors’ facilities/capacity/plant/equipment.

·      Supervise Engineering/Construction work.

·      Evaluate work standards relating to materials and methods of construction.

·      Conduct site meetings with Contractors and Gleno Prison Manager

·      Ensure works are completed to a high standard and in accordance with the SOW.

·      Ensure that Contractor/s remain within budget and that works are completed within specified time frames.

·      Ensure Contractors are compliant with applicable Health and Safety regulations.

·      Prepare reports on progress of works.

·      Sign off on completion of works.

OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES:

·         BOQ/SOW

·         Bid document

·         Techncial evaluation report

·         Progress reports

·         Sign off on completion of works.

 

SCHEDULE:

·         Briefing and site visit – 1 day

·         Review plans/drawings – 1 day

·         Prepare BOQ/SOW – 2 days

·         Bid document – 2 days

·         Technical evaluation of bidders – 1 day

·         Works supervision ( x 2 site visits per week over 2 weeks - spotcheck management)

·         Reports – 1 day

·         Hand over and debrief – 1 day

·         (Total 13 days)

COMPETENCIES:

·       Demonstrated experience in management and supervision of water installation projects.

·      Proven ability to establish priorities, to plan and implement, to organize and coordinate.

·      Solid written and spoken skills in English.

·      Ability to communicate effectively.

·       Good computer skills (Word, Excel, AutoCAD)

·       Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment

Special Consideration

·       Knowledge of UNDP/GoTL regulations on procurement, tendering and contracting.

QUALIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Certificate in Project Management.

·         Minimum of 5 years proven experience in Water/Constructional/Structural Engineering

• At least 3 years experience at management level of managing complex projects.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required. A good command of Tetum and or Portuguese language would be an asset.
• Experience working in a developing country highly regarded.
• Work experience in the development sector, preferably in the UN system, highly regarded.

How to apply:

Please submit your applications letter together with: Curriculum vitae, financial proposal; P11 forms on line by accessing this link: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=14312  

*Financial proposal (doesn’t include the cost of airfare)

The deadline for submitting applications is 20 January 2010

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNDP, Consultant: Evaluation, Disaster Risk Management Project, Deadline January 22, 2010.

Terms of Reference

           

Position Title: Consultant: Evaluation, Disaster Risk Management Project

Mission Duration: Three weeks (15 working days)

Contract type: SSA

Expected starting date: Late January or early February 2010

Duty Station: Dili, Timor-Leste (with travel to districts, Bobonaro and Lautem)

Organisation: Crisis Prevention and Recovery (CPR) Unit, UNDP

1.      BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Timor-Leste is prone to a number of hazards due to its geographical location, topography and recent history of conflict. Accordingly, the Council of Ministers highlighted the pressing need for developing and strengthening institutional and standard operational systems that link sub-national and central government institutions, vulnerable communities and civil society organizations, and support the operational implementation of the National Policy on Disaster Risk Management and decentralization of services (National Disaster Risk Management Policy, March 2008).

UNDP, in partnership with the National Disaster Management Directorate (NDMD) under the Ministry of Social Solidarity, is implementing a one-year project entitled “Disaster Risk Management Institutional and Operational Systems Development”, co-funded by the European Commission Humanitarian Aid Department (ECHO). The project supports the implementation of the National Policy through capacity development of the National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC) and establishing District Disaster Operations Centres (DDOCs) in Bobonaro and Lautem districts. The project also intends to facilitate the flow of information from the centre to the district level, and to raise awareness of disaster risk and support preparedness of communities, as well as partners including Chefes de Sucos, District Administrations, line ministries, civil society and media.

2. OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF THE FINAL EVALUATION

The overall objective of this Final Evaluation is to review progress towards the project’s objectives and results, assess the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of implementation, identify strengths and weaknesses in project design and implementation, and provide recommendations on design modifications and specific actions that would increase the effectiveness and impact of future similar initiatives. In pursuit of the overall objectives, the following key issues will be addressed during the Final Evaluation of the project:

• Assess the extent to which the project achieved its overall objectives;
• Assess the extent to which the outputs/results were achieved;
• Assess the extent to which the project contributed to the relevant outputs of the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan;
• Describe the management processes and appropriateness;
• Review the implementation of the project monitoring and evaluation framework and processes;
• Review the risk assessment and management of the project;
• Describe and assess networks and partnerships in support of the implementation of the project;
• Assess the likelihood of continuation and sustainability of project outcomes and benefits after completion of the project;
• Describe key factors that will require attention in order to improve prospects for sustainability of project outcomes and the potential for replication of the approach;
• Describe the main lessons that have emerged; and
• Provide a set of recommendations for future cooperation between UNDP and the Ministry of Social Solidarity in the area of DRM, including project design and arrangements.

3. EXPECTED OUTPUTS

1.   Executive summary and preliminary report: The consultant will present a summary of evaluation conclusions and preliminary recommendations at a debriefing meeting with relevant stakeholders. This meeting will be organised by the Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit to share the preliminary recommendations and receive feedback from the national government counterpart.

2.      Evaluation Report: The consultant will submit an evaluation report on the project highlighting: achievements, constraints, lessons learned and recommendations for ensuring sustainability of project outcomes and for future cooperation.

The final report incorporating stakeholders’ comments shall be submitted by the consultant no later than one week after the end of the in-country mission. The consultants should follow the ‘table of contents’ laid out below detailing the minimum reporting requirements for the final report.

Evaluation Report Format:

The Evaluation Report should contain the following:

§         Title Page

§         List of acronyms and abbreviations

§         Table of contents, including list of annexes

§         Executive summary

§         Introduction – Background and context of the programme

§         Description of the programme – Its logic theory, results framework and external factors likely to affect success

§         Purpose of the evaluation

§         Methodology of the evaluation

§         Findings

§         Lessons learnt

§         Recommendations

§         Conclusions

§         Annexes

4. METHODOLOGY FOR EVALUATION APPROACH

The Final Evaluation will be done through a combination of processes including a desk study, selected site visits and interviews involving stakeholders and beneficiaries.

The methodology for the evaluation is envisaged to cover the following areas:

·         Desk review of all relevant project documentation;

·         Consultations with NDMD and relevant partners;

·         Discussions with the Senior Management of UNDP and staff of the CPR Unit;

·         Discussions with district officials involved with DDMCs/DDOCs, held during field visits to the two pilot districts, Bobonaro and Lautem;

·         Consultation meetings and interviews with beneficiaries.

5. TIME FRAME AND QUALIFICATIONS

The evaluation will take place in January/ February 2010 and will be for a term of three weeks (15 working days).

Qualifications of Evaluation Consultant:

·         Master’s degree in political science, international relations, development, monitoring and evaluation or any other relevant discipline;

·         Relevant background and experience in evaluation. Familiarity with UNDP mechanisms and procedures is an asset;

·         Minimum three years of overseas experience in the areas of development assistance, preferably in a post-conflict / development context in monitoring and/or evaluation;

·         Previous experience in implementing or evaluating CPR programmes in a post-conflict context, especially DRM;

·         Knowledge of and experience with M&E mechanisms;

·         Excellent written and spoken English;

·         Ability to communicate in at least one of the following languages is an asset: Portuguese, Tetum, Bahasa Indonesia;

·         Initiative, ability to work independently, sound judgment and excellent interpersonal skills; and

·         Experience and knowledge of the socio-political context of Timor-Leste would be an asset.

6. REPORTING AND MISSION SUPPORT

Working closely with the DRM Project Manager and CPR Programme Officer, the Evaluation Consultant will report to UNDP Senior Management through the Assistant Resident Representative/ Head of Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit.

The CPR unit, together with the project’s team, will provide support as requested. Transport for official purposes will be provided by UNDP, which will also make a translator / interpreter available to the mission if necessary.

How to apply:

Please submit your applications letter together with: Curriculum vitae, financial proposal; P11 forms on line by accessing this link: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=14345

*Financial proposal (doesn’t include the cost of airfare)

The deadline for submitting applications is 22 January 2010

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program.

Call for Applications, World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

In 1987, the World Bank, with funding from the Government of Japan, established the World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (WBGSP) for graduate studies in subjects related to economic development. Each year, the Program awards scholarships to individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at renowned universities throughout member countries of the Bank.

JJ/WBGS Program: Overview
Now in its 23d year, the Regular Program has awarded 3,153 scholarships, selected from 58,944 applicants. In addition, 1,226 scholarships have been awarded in the various JJ/WBGSP Partnership Programs for a total of 4,379 awards.

The Program's objective is to help create an international community of highly trained professionals working in the field of economic and social development. The World Bank and the Government of Japan require the scholars to return to their home countries on completion of their study Programs and apply their enhanced knowledge and skills to contribute to the development process in their respective regions and communities.

Eligibility

To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant must:

• Be a national of a World Bank member country eligible to borrow.
• Be born after March 31, 1970.
• Have, by March 31, 2010, at least 2, preferably 4 to 5, years of recent full time professional experience acquired after a university degree, in the applicant’s home country or in another developing country.
• Hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
• Be in good health.
• Be of good character.
• Not be a permanent resident or a national of any industrialized country.
• Not be residing in an industrialized country for more than one year.
• Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, staff of the World Bank
  Group (the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, International Development Association, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes), consultant, or relative of the aforementioned.
  
  

Program of Study

• Eligible applicants should propose a program of study related to development at the master's level, in fields such as economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other development‑related subject.
• The proposed program of study should start during the academic year 2010/2011 for a maximum duration of two years. The JJ/WBGSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled (i.e., taking classes) in graduate degree programs.
• Applicants should submit evidence of current unconditional admission to at least one development-related university master’s degree program and are encouraged to submit application to a second such program. Applicants are encouraged to apply to one of the Preferred Universities which, other things equal, will have priority in the scholarship award.
• The Program does not support studies in the applicant’s home country.
• The Program does not support applicants for MBA, MDs, M.Phil. or Ph.D. degrees.
• The Program does not support legal studies such as J.D., L.L.M. or S.J.D. except for L.L.M.’s related to human rights, environment, or good governance.

Attention!
The scholarship program does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, research projects, and fields of studies not related to development. All these requests will not be considered.

The Program does not support certain other fields of study.

Selection Criteria

Eligible applications are assessed according to three main factors: academic excellence, professional experience, and relevance of program of study. Priority is given to candidates from the public sector with a high potential to impact the development in their own countries after completion of their studies. To the extent permitted by Program requirements and selection standards, the JJ/WBGSP:

• seeks to maintain a reasonably wide geographical distribution of awards and gives priority to applicants from low-income countries
• supports promising female candidates
• gives priority to those candidates who, other things equal, have limited financial resources

Special Conditions

• In accepting the JJ/WBGSP scholarship, candidates commit themselves to return to and work in their home countries after completion of their studies.
• In accepting this scholarship, candidates consent to the employment restriction policy of the JJ/WBGSP and acknowledge that they will not be able to work at the World Bank Group or IMF for three years after completion of their academic program.

The JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides annual awards to cover the cost of completing a master's degree or its equivalent. The awards are given for one year and, provided that the academic program is longer than one year, may be renewed for a second consecutive year or a portion thereof, subject to satisfactory academic performance in the first year and the availability of funds. There is an absolute two year maximum limit on JJ/WBGSP awards.

The scholarship provides benefits for the recipient only, covering:

• economy class air travel between the home country and the host university at the start of the study program and one return journey following the end of the overall scholarship period. In addition to the ticket, scholars receive a US $500 travel allowance for each trip;
• tuition and the cost of basic medical and accident insurance usually obtained through the university;
• a monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses, including books.
  
  

The JJ/WBGSP scholarship does not cover:

• expenses for the scholar's family
• extra-curricular courses or training
• language training
• additional travel during the course of the study program
• additional expenses related to research, supplementary educational materials, field trips, or participation in workshops, seminars, or internships while at the host university; or
• educational equipment such as computers
  
  

In addition:

• The scholarship award is valid for the academic year immediately following the offer of award and cannot be deferred for any reason.
• The amount of scholarship may vary depending upon the host country and the tuition charged by the host university. In recent years the annual value of a scholarship has averaged around US$35,000.
• The JJ/WBGSP scholarship only supplements, and does not duplicate, any other source of financial support/fellowship the scholar might have. Scholars must inform the JJ/WBGSP if they have other sources of scholarship funds. The JJ/WBGSP stipend may be withdrawn completely or partially if during the scholarship period the Program has evidence of additional sources of support.
  
  

The application together with ALL supporting documentation must be received in the Scholarship Program Office by the deadline of March 31, 2010. Applicants should make the necessary provision to ensure receipt of their application package before the deadline. The program Secretariat is not responsible of any possible delay in mail delivery.

Due to the large volume of paperwork handled by the JJ/WBGSP Secretariat, it is not possible to respond to telephone or mail requests regarding the status of applications.

APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF RESULTS BY THE END OF JULY 2010.